What can replace the Twin Otter?

[lenaitch]

I think they tried the Buffalo with an augmented wing, jets, and some type of float system. It was awesome to watch but very limited payload

It seems there are few limits to what they can stick on floats:

N130Q | Douglas DC-3 | Private | Kevin Porter | JetPhotos

Back on floats for the first time in 15 years! This DC-3 is the only such type ever fitted with amphibious floats. Approximately 30 sets of Model 78-29000 floats were built by the Edo Corporation for C-47s during WWII, and roughly a half dozen C-47s operated as floatplanes in military service...

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Air Force Wants to Move Fast on Boat Plane for Special Operators

The Air Force is moving forward with an amphibious, pontoon-equipped version of the MC-130J Commando II.

www.military.com

 

[armrdsoul77]

The 54 yr old CC-138 Twin Otters are getting an Air Mobility Grey makeover to better reflect their air mobility support role.

21K views · 596 reactions | We’ve got a fresh new look for the Twin Otter! We call it: Air Mobility Grey. The first of the Twin Otter’s fleet of aircraft has received this fresh coat of paint to better align with its mandate of air mobility support to Canadian Armed Forces in Canada’s North. The upgraded design also features black paint on the tops of the wings, horizontal stabilizer, and elevator to absorb the sun’s energy to help de-ice on those super chilly, remote northern Canada days! #TwinOtter | Royal Canadian Air Force

 

[YZT580]

The 54 yr old CC-138 Twin Otters are getting an Air Mobility Grey makeover to better reflect their air mobility support role.

21K views · 596 reactions | We’ve got a fresh new look for the Twin Otter! We call it: Air Mobility Grey. The first of the Twin Otter’s fleet of aircraft has received this fresh coat of paint to better align with its mandate of air mobility support to Canadian Armed Forces in Canada’s North. The upgraded design also features black paint on the tops of the wings, horizontal stabilizer, and elevator to absorb the sun’s energy to help de-ice on those super chilly, remote northern Canada days! #TwinOtter | Royal Canadian Air Force

good colour choice. It will make it hard to see the duct tape.

 

[OldSolduer]

The 54 yr old CC-138 Twin Otters are getting an Air Mobility Grey makeover to better reflect their air mobility support role.

21K views · 596 reactions | We’ve got a fresh new look for the Twin Otter! We call it: Air Mobility Grey. The first of the Twin Otter’s fleet of aircraft has received this fresh coat of paint to better align with its mandate of air mobility support to Canadian Armed Forces in Canada’s North. The upgraded design also features black paint on the tops of the wings, horizontal stabilizer, and elevator to absorb the sun’s energy to help de-ice on those super chilly, remote northern Canada days! #TwinOtter | Royal Canadian Air Force

I would hardly describe the weather conditions as "super chilly". Who wrote this crap?

"super chilly" is like -20C. Anything lower is fucking cold.

 

[Fishbone Jones]

The single Otter. I loved those things!

It seems there are few limits to what they can stick on floats:

N130Q | Douglas DC-3 | Private | Kevin Porter | JetPhotos

Back on floats for the first time in 15 years! This DC-3 is the only such type ever fitted with amphibious floats. Approximately 30 sets of Model 78-29000 floats were built by the Edo Corporation for C-47s during WWII, and roughly a half dozen C-47s operated as floatplanes in military service...

www.jetphotos.com

Air Force Wants to Move Fast on Boat Plane for Special Operators

The Air Force is moving forward with an amphibious, pontoon-equipped version of the MC-130J Commando II.

www.military.com

I cannot even fathom the amount of drag and turbulence those would cause either aircraft.

 

[armrdsoul77]

It seems there are few limits to what they can stick on floats:

But is it always advisable?